Baylor Outstanding Faculty Awards
Award for Significant Contributions to the Academic Community
Dr. Sandi Cooper
Professor, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
“Dr. Cooper modeled the impact one can have in your community through her willingness to help everyone around her. Dr. Cooper’s enthusiastic work in the community sets her apart from the rest. She is the ruler against which I measure my own work.”
— Brandy Crowley, PhD ’21
Assistant Professor, Emporia State University
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OUTSTANDING SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FOR TENURED FACULTY
Dr. Sarah Mire, LP, NCSP
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Psychology
“Dr. Sarah Mire is an exceptional scholar whose work profoundly impacts the lives of children with autism, bridging critical gaps between families, schools, and medical providers. Dr. Mire is redefining the landscape of autism research and support, setting a new standard for both scholarly excellence and community impact.”
— Dr. Bree Jimenez
Professor, Chair of Department of Educational Psychology
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OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD FOR TENURED FACULTY
Dr. Tony Talbert
Professor, Department of Curriculum & Instruction
“The first class I had with Dr. Talbert confirmed my desire to be a teacher. His enthusiasm and innovative ideas make boredom in class impossible. He understands his students as people, and he wants to build relationships with them throughout their journey at Baylor.”
— Amy Richardson, BA ’05
Elementary Librarian